Dr. Thompson leads nursing practice and collaborates with physician leadership to enhance clinical services and patient outcomes in her role as senior vice president and CNO of Phoenix Children’s. She was responsible for the establishment of the Clinical Nurse Attending Program, which places experienced nurse leaders in consultative roles across various hospital departments to proactively identify and address potential issues, significantly reducing preventable patient safety emergencies. In addition, Dr. Thompson has also initiated a partnership with Arizona State University to develop a pediatric-focused nursing program. Prior to joining Phoenix Children’s, Dr. Thompson served as CNO of The Children’s Hospital of San Antonio where she was also the William H. Parry, MD, endowed chair of pediatric nursing.
